2.07.2012

How To: Gossip Girl Blair's Wedding Hair/Makeup--Valentine's Makeup

I'm so happy to be back!

Looking for a sweet, romantic look for Valentine's Day? How about one that is easy and cheap to do with drugstore products? Here's a look I created inspired by Blair Waldorf's wedding on Gossip Girl. Even if you don't watch the show, it's a pretty look. Let's get started:

I used Milk (I've previously written about it here) Jumbo Eye Pencil by NYX as my eyelid primer. I also lined my water line with it to make me look more awake.

Next, I patted the pink shade from the Wet N Wild trio Sweet as Candy all over my lid. I dragged it under my bottom lashes too.

Using a crease brush, I used a windshield wiper motion to apply the brown shade above my crease. I have hooded lids, so I apply my crease shade above my crease. Otherwise, just sweep it along the crease.

I lightly brushed the lightest shade under my brow bone and in my inner corners.

With the ELF liquid liner, I lined only my top lashes. Blair's was much thicker than mine.

To get Blair's hair, use a two curling wands--I used a 1 in and a 1.5 in.

I primarily used the 1.5 curling wand (mine's from Remington) I wound 1/4 inch sections of hair away from my face and held for 5 seconds.

Some pieces were a little larger and I curled them toward my face.

I took random pieces and curled with the smaller curling wand.

I pulled each piece after curling it to loosen the curl and create more of a wave.I also ran my fingers through my hair to make it messier-looking. If curl falls fast in your hair, then skip this step.

To define pieces and create more of a beachy wave, I used a styling paste.

Welcome back! Love both, the make up and the hair. I'll copy the make up from What Not To Wear sometimes, but I need her tutorial. I can't just see it and be like...oh, I'll make myself that pretty, too. I'd get totally lost.